Great Leadership- Alignment and Mission

We cannot be fulfilled in our work experience if our personal mission is not aligned with our organization’s mission.

When a vehicle is out of alignment, the tires wear out quickly and unevenly delivering an unpleasant ride. Mis-alignment can also damage the breaks, steering and frame. As more time passes without resolving the issue, the more damage is done, the more costly the fix. This is true for Wheels, Alignment and Mission in a professional context as well. 

When I have parted ways with employers it has always been because my personal mission no longer aligned with the organization’s mission. Either my personal mission had evolved or I realized the company no longer stood for what I supported. These moments are clear indicators when the focus on Wheels, Alignment and Mission is absent. 

I encourage everyone I work with to sit down and write their personal mission statement so they have a North Star.  Next, to write down their employer’s mission statement. Compare them. Do they align? Does working for the employer help them achieve their personal mission? How do the leaders of their employer behave in relation to the mission? Is the mission an afterthought, a slogan? Alignment in Wheels, Alignment and Mission is key.

If your employer’s mission or the way they pursue it, doesn’t align with your personal mission, find an organization that does as soon as you can. You will be much happier and less worn down by the journey. Addressing Wheels, Alignment and Mission can help in finding fulfillment in your career.

What Great Leaders Know

Their personal mission

A personal mission must align with our employer’s mission

Missions with conflicting purposes result in unavoidable strain and waste

Links

https://www.firestonecompleteautocare.com/blog/alignment/is-it-time-for-a-wheel-alignment/

https://whatgreatleadersknow.com